Feedback about Vortex

[starion]

Dear LungLine Nurse,
Just wondering if National Jewish has any experience with or feedback on the new spacer that Pari has produced to compete with Aerochamber and others called "Vortex."  The tube is made of metal, so it has no electrostatic charge & the medication is not supposed to stick to the sides of the chamber (unlike the other spacers, which are made of plastic & hold electrostatic charge).
Also curious about AeroPEP, which is an Aerochamber spacer with a "PEP" device at the end which allows the patient to exercise their breathing muscles and possibly aid in mucous clearance.  Are you familiar with that PEP device and do you have any comments about whether it would be helpful for those of us with asthma, emphysema and/or other lung conditions.
Thanks.
Starion

[RUSS19]

A related discussion, Lung flute vs Acappella was started.

[starion]

Thanks for the info.  Could you please post an update after NJewish has finished its evaluation of the Vortex?  I'd be most interested in your findings.
Aloha,
Starion

[National Jewish]

National Jewish Medical and Research Center is currently reviewing the Vortex device to determine whether it should be added to the spacers already being used here.

The Aero PEP is not being used at National Jewish.  The two devices that are used at National Jewish for mucus clearance are the Flutter Valve and the Acapella.  There may be other good devices, but they are not being used here.